The Department of Foreign Affairs have issued fresh safety advice to Irish holidaymakers travelling to Turkey.

Tourists travelling to the holiday destination over the summer have been warned to expect disruption as the country faces unscheduled presidential and parliamentary elections on June 24.

The Irish government has told tourists to "exercise a high degree of caution" and minimise time spent in crowded areas as the country deals with the political turmoil.

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Olympos Beach, Turkey (Image: Moment RF)

In a statement on Tuesday, a spokesperson said: "The political environment remains potentially volatile and we strongly advise Irish citizens in Turkey to avoid rallies, demonstrations and public gatherings which may take place before and after the elections and can turn confrontational.

"Please carry ID / passport / visa at all times, presenting to security officers if requested (and keep a copy to hand also). If you become aware of a demonstration, please change your travel plans and leave the area. Please also be aware that the police in Turkey can take measures such as the use of tear gas to control protesters. Ensure you have a charged mobile phone at all times.

"The State of Emergency, put in place following a failed coup attempt in July 2016, remains in place across Turkey. There have been several cases of national or dual nationals of EU Member States being detained and/or deported."

They added on election day, June 24, the sale of alcohol in restaurants, bars and shops is forbidden. Consuming alcohol in public may attract the attention of the police.

Protesters march in Turkey (Image: AFP)

Turkey’s snap election was called by the president of 15 years, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in April, amid rising opposition to his rule and concerns about the economy.

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The Irish Government already warns against all travel to within at least 10 kilometres of the Syrian border and against all but essential travel to remaining areas of Hatay, Kilis, and Gaziantep provinces.

The Department of Foreign Affairs says the security status is to "exercise a high degree of caution".

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They said the threat of terrorism in Turkey remains high.

The statement continues: "The threat from terrorism in Turkey is high, including in Istanbul and Ankara. The Mediterranean and Aegean resort areas in the south and west of the country may also be targeted, though this has not generally been the case to date.

"The terrorist threat in Turkey is multi-faceted and unpredictable, with several terrorist groups currently targeting the country. These include the so-called Islamic State (IS), the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), and its offshoots."